Traditions

Traditions form an important part of the continuing culture and pride students have in attending and belonging to Giralang Primary School.

School Logo

The star is our symbol because 'Giralang' means 'star' in the language of the Wirajhuri tribe of central New South Wales.

School Song

We sing our school song at every assembly.

A golden star is the emblem That we wear. A symbol for all to share. For the dreamtime name that we sing With pride Is Giralang, our star. And the stars above that light the darkest night Were the inspiration for our name.

We see a distant ridge of mountains Shaped by time, A symbol of strength and endurance. And the tree studded hills of our neighbourhood Where we live and work and play. And the stars above that light the darkest night Were the inspiration for our name.

School Values

All students are actively involved in our values, social and emotional learning program. Target skills are covered each fortnight, with follow up activities in class.

At Giralang Primary, we focus on the 3 Cs - Caring, Cooperation and Courtesy.

Caring

We care for self, others and the environment. When we care, we:

Work as a team

Share

Play fairly

Follow instructions

Give and accept feedback

Cooperation

When we cooperate with each other, we:

Include everyone

Look out for others

Manage our emotions and think before we act

Check in with others (R U OK?)

Courtesy

When we are courteous, we:

Listen to others and value their opinions and ideas

Are patient

Use our manners

Appreciate individual’s needs

School Houses

The school has four houses. They are named after constellations. House Captains are elected each year by the students. Students come together as house groups to compete in various sporting carnivals and activities throughout the yeat.

The houses and their colours are:

Archer - yellow

Centaur - white

Phoenix - red

Toucan - blue

Rats of Tobruk

Giralang Primary School has a special bond with men of The Rats of Tobruk Association (ACT Branch). This relationship was formed in 1993 and continues to grow.

Both the school community and the members of the Association greatly value this relationship. The students are mindful of the significance of this special relationship and through it gain a greater empathy for and understanding of Australians who have served in war.

Giralang has been dubbed "the school with the Anzac spirit" by Mr Peter Collins, President of the Association.

Members from the Rats of Tobruk Association attend the school's annual Anzac Day ceremonies and representatives from the school attend the Rats of Tobruk annual anniversary service held at the Rats of Tobruk memorial on Anzac Parade.The school commenced work on a Memorial Wall to commemorate and celebrate to achievements of our 'Rats' in 2012. On May 4, 2012, the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, AC opened Stage 1 of the Wall, a mounted display cabinet to keep the Ceremonial Banner safe.